Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Hurstville, substation

This historic substation #16 in the art deco style, is located along Ormonde Parade in the southern suburb of Hurstville. St George County Council was once the electricity supplier for this area, set up in 1922. In 1979 the organisation was dissolved and Sydney’s electricity services amalgamated to form the Sydney County Council which eventually became Energy Australia and now Ausgrid.
Linked to: Happy Now, Wonderful Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday.

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Lewisham, railway station

 
A train travelling past platform 2 at Lewisham railway station in the inner west suburb of Lewisham. The station opened in 1886 and is served by Sydney Trains T2 Leppington & Inner West Line and occasional T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line services. The Waratah B-Set trains in the Sydney Trains network were delivered between 2018 and 2021.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Monday, 19 October 2026

Alexandria, mural

The Australian Railway Historical Society archives, bookshop museum and gallery is located along Henderson Street, in the inner city suburb of Alexandria. This mural on the facade was created in 2020 by Muralisto.

Sunday, 18 October 2026

Pyrmont, Darling Island Wharf


The Darling Island Wharf in Darling Harbour, is located in the inner city suburb of Pyrmont. Sydney Showboats is the paddle steamboat making its way across the harbour in front of Barangaroo Reserve and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Darling Harbour, tall ship


Looking across Darling Harbour to the James Craig, a Tall Ship berthed outside the Australian National Maritime Museum. The square rigger was built in 1874 and restored to full sailing condition in 2003 and regularly goes to sea with 80 passengers. The buildings in the background include the Darling Park Towers and the W Hotel.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Water Thursday.

Friday, 16 October 2026

Blakehurst, pontoon


The view of the Dover Park boat ramp, close to the Kogarah Bay Sailing Club in the southern suburb of Blakehurst. The Captain Cook Bridge can be seen in the distance, across Kogarah Bay. It's a good fishing spot so the sign provides information on legal size and bag limits of fish and seafood which can be caught here.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 15 October 2026

Sydney Harbour, sign

An elaborate marriage proposal being prepared at sunset featuring many roses and candles plus a saxophone player. This is at Mrs Macquarie's Point in The Domain with a backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Linked to: Words Welcome, Signs, Signs, Think It Aloud Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Life Captured, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Garden Island, dockyard


Looking across Woolloomooloo Bay to Garden Island in the eastern suburb of Potts Point, from Mrs Macquarie's Point at The Domain. The land between Potts Point and Garden Island was reclaimed from the harbour to create a major marine engineering and refit centre for the Royal Australian Navy and Thales Australia. The HMAS Supply (A195) is the lead ship of the Supply-class replenishment oilers built for the Royal Australian Navy, launched in 2017 and commissioned in 2021.
Linked to: Happy Now, Wonderful Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday.

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Sydney Wharf, monument

A view across Darling Harbour towards the Sydney skyline from Wharf 7 of Sydney Wharf, in the inner city suburb of Pyrmont. This stainless steel monument, which is shaped like a sail, tells the history of the wharves down one side.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Monday, 12 October 2026

Marrickville, cafe


This artwork is on the facade of a cafe and neighbouring warehouse along Sydenham Road, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. It was created in 2026 by notable graffiti artist Tim De Haan aka Phibs.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Mosaic Monday, Aww Mondays.

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Marrickville, water pumping station

A water and sewage pumping station is located along the railway line, at the end of Carrington Road, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. The heritage listed site includes the former engineer's house built in 1900 in the Federation Romanesque style, alongside Sewage Pumping Station 271 with a boiler house and chimney built in 1889. It is one of the oldest sewage pumping stations still in active service in the Sydney Water system with the dual function of carrying sewage and stormwater. It was formerly powered by a coal fired boiler which is why it required a chimney stack.

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Barangaroo, ferry

This Emerald class ferry arrives at Barangaroo Wharf at twilight. The ferry was acquired in 2017 and is named for Victor Chang, a pioneering Australian heart surgeon.

Friday, 9 October 2026

Sans Souci, wharf

A view of Sans Souci Wharf, a pontoon floating on the Georges River, in the southern suburb of Sans Souci. The boats operate cruises for celebrations, touring and whale watching. The Bass & Flinders Pavilion pavilion is a waterfront venue and restaurant beside the cruise centre.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Oznam House

 
Oznam House is a heritage listed building located on the corner of Young Street and Custom House Lane. It was originally Hinchcliff's Wool Stores, built in two stages in 1865 and 1882 in the Victorian Georgian vernacular style. It was redeveloped in 2021 to house an eatery, restaurant, function centre and bar.
Linked to: Happy Now, Wonderful Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday.

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Sans Souci, wharf


Sans Souci Park Fishing Pier is located on the Georges River, near Rocky Point Road, in the southern suburb of Sans Souci. 
Linked to: Through My Lens, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Monday, 5 October 2026

Marrickville, street art


This mural is painted on the side of a house on the corner of Enmore Road and Scouller Street, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. "In the Blood: Our Red Centre" was created in 2026 by mural artist Patrick Hunter, also known as InkHunter.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Mosaic Monday, Aww Mondays.

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Lewisham, nursing home

This building is part of the former Lewisham Hospital, located along Thomas Street in the inner west suburb of Lewisham. The original Catholic hospital was built in 1889 on the grounds of St Thomas's Catholic Church. The hospital closed in 1988 and is now Catholic Healthcare Lewisham Nursing Home, a low-care hostel, high-care nursing home and self-care village.

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Circular Quay, Quay Apartments


Quay Apartments is located on the corner of Phillip Street and Albert Street. This 29 storey residential building was built in 1984 with unobstructed views of Sydney Harbour. This shot was taken late afternoon looking across Circular Quay towards Circular Quay ferry wharves, Circular Quay railway station and the Cahill Expressway.

Friday, 2 October 2026

Sans Souci, Bass & Flinders Pavilion


The Bass & Flinders Pavilion on Sans Souci Wharf, a pontoon floating on the Georges River, in the southern suburb of Sans Souci. The pavilion is a waterfront venue and restaurant beside a cruise centre for Bass & Flinders Cruises. They operate cruises for celebrations, touring and whale watching. The Captain Cook Bridge also crosses the river here.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

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